Abu dhabi: The UAE Pro League has unveiled the final shortlists for the 2024-2025 UAE Pro League Best Awards Ceremony, which is scheduled to occur on August 9 at Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental. This prestigious event will recognize the outstanding performances and contributions of players, coaches, and clubs over the past season.
According to Emirates News Agency, the nominees for the Golden Ball, honoring the Best Player of the Season, include Mehdi Ghayedi from Kalba, Sardar Azmoum from Shabab Al Ahli, and Caio Lucas from Sharjah. In the Golden Boy category, which celebrates the Best Player U23, the contenders are Brahima Diarra from Al Wahda, Guilherme Da Silva from Shabab Al Ahli, and Siaka Sidibe from Al Wasl.
The Golden Glove award, designated for the Best Goalkeeper of the Year, will see competition between Ali Khaseif of Al Jazira, Adel Alhosani of Sharjah, and Hamad Almeqbaali of Shabab Al Ahli. The Leader category, acknowledging the Best Coach, features Paulo Sousa from Shabab Al Ahli, Milos Milojevic from Al Wasl, and Olaroiu Cozmin from Sharjah.
For the Fans' Player of the Year award, the shortlist includes Mohamed Elneny of Al Jazira, Lucas Pimenta of Al Wahda, and Fabio De Lima of Al Wasl. The Best Goal award nominees are Soufian Rahimi from Al Ain FC, Nabil Fekir from Al Jazira FC, and Omar Khribin from Al Wahda FC.
The Professional Excellence in Club Licensing award shortlist comprises Al Ain, Al Jazira, and Al Wahda, while the Fans League award shortlist features Al Wasl FC, Al Ain FC, and Al Jazira FC.